We recently did a M.A.R.S. Parrots blog titled “Those Magnificent Macaws“. The response was so good, we thought a story on our amazing Amazons up for adoption at Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary would make for a good follow up blog. Needless to say, for all the reasons we listed for the Macaws, these also apply to the Amazons being surrendered to […]
Amazons
French toast Friday.
On Friday, prior to making the C&J feed store run on Saturday,( a thank-you to all who made that happen), we had to improvise a bit in feeding all the exotic birds who reside here at Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary. A lot of french bread had been left at our door, so what’s more bird approved then […]
Once again we dodged the bullet, but cleanup goes on an on.
Every time we go through these end of summer storms we are amazed by the power of the wind and rains. We are equally grateful and amazed that we escaped the full force of a hurricane once again.  Monday as you can imagine was nothing short of a miracle, as all who volunteer here at M.A.R.S. were willing […]
M.A.R.S. presents, “The Odd Couples”.
Sometimes when you least expect it, the unexpected happens at Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary. Saturday was such a day. Everything seemed a little bit to quiet, and you can see why, there was a lot of preening going on. New arrival Baily, a Lesser Sulfer Crested Cockatoo, was soon to have a new friend Doc, an Umbrella Cockatoo, who not only allowed the preening […]
What a storm we had!!!!!!!
 Thursday March 31st, WOW!!!!!!!!, what a storm. Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary spent 6 1/2 hours without electric. Winds so strong that trees came crashing down. One just missing the aviaries.  So as you can imagine, today has to start out on a good note. The work of clean up here at our rescue will be a long hard one. The Macaws, Cockatoos […]